UST ready to take on Ateneo

University of Santo Tomas Tigresses show their power and skills as they defeat San Sebastian College-Recoletos in the Game 3 of Semi Finals Best of 3 Series.


Tigresses managed to win in 3 straight sets against the Lady Stags 25-12, 25-13, 25-23. Judy Caballejo was named as the player of the game with 14 points (13 attacks and 1 block). Utaiwan Kaensing also scored 15 points with 2 block points to win game no. 3.

SSC-R's Game Captain Jang Bualee scored 18 points much lower than her previous games which she scored 30 to 40 points.

Meanwhile, the delayed telecast of this game will be tonight on AKTV13.

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SSC forces a Game 3

San Sebastian College- Recoletos Lady Stags won against the University of Santo Tomas Tigresses in a 5 setter game 22-25, 29-27, 14-25, 25-23, 15-12 and forces a game 3 on Thursday.

SSC's top scorer and also the league's no. 1 Best Scorer Jang Bualee scored 40 big points (highest scored so far in VLeague) for her team (38 attacks, 1 serve, 1 block) while the veteran Jhoy Benito contributed 20 points.

UST's errors made it easy for San Sebastian to win especially in the 5th set. Judy Caballejo led UST with her 25 points while Utaiwan has 20 and Ortiz with 18.

Game 3 of the Best of 3 Series will be on Thursday, 4pm.
Delayed telecast of this game will be tonight, 9pm on AKTV13.

Lady Eagles now on Finals

Ateneo De Manila University Lady Eagles won against the University of Perpetual Help System Dalta Lady Altas in straight sets 25-23, 25-11, 25-23 and now going to the Finals of Shakeys V-League Season 9, Conference 1.

Thai Import Pnok Kesinee was chosen as the player of the game with 17 points (11 from attacks and 6 blocks). Roces and Gervacio both scored 10 points a piece. In the absence of Ho, and Valdez(in the 2nd set), the Lady Eagles still managed to win against the Lady Altas.

On the other hand, Perpetual's Guest Players April Sartin and Pornpimol Kunbang scored 20 points (combined).

Delayed Telecast of this game will be tonight, 7pm on AKTV13.

International Volleyball Superstars

1. Saori Kimura - Japan

She is a current member of Toray Arrows Club Team and Japan Women's National Volleyball Team. She won different individual awards such as MVP in Japan Championship, Best Server in 14th and 15th Senior Asian Championship, and Best Scorer in 2010 World Grand Prix.

2. Destinee Hooker - USA

She is a current member of Dynamo Krasnodar Club Team (Russia) and USA Women's National Volleyball Team. She joined the USA National Team last 2008 and won as 2011 World Cup Best Spiker and Most Valuable Player last 2011 World Grand Prix.

3. Ekaterina Gamova - Russia

She is a current member of Russia Women's National Volleyball Team that won medals at 2006 and 2010 Women's World Championships. She's currently playing in Dinamo Kazan Club Team in Russia. Gamova already won individual awards- Best Scorer and Best Blocker in 2004 Olympics, MVP Award in 2010 Russian Cup and Best Scorer in 2006 FIVB World Grand Prix.

4. Kim Yeon Koung - South Korea

She currently plays in Fenerbahçe (Turkish Club Team) and a member of South Korean Women's National Volleyball Team. She is also known as "Asian Gamova". She won different awards- MVP and Best Scorer in 2011-2012 CEV Champions League and also the Best Scorer, Best Spiker, and Best Receiver in 2012 World Olympic Qualification Tournament.

5. Wang Yi Mei - China

She is a member of China Women's National Volleyball Team and expected to lead China NWVT in 2008 Olympics (they finished as 3rd placers). She is known for her powerful jump serve. She won as Best Server in 2010 FIVB World Grand Prix, Best Spiker in 2008 Asian Women's Cup Volleyball Championship, and MVP in 2011 Asian Women's Volleyball Championship.

2012 Olympics Women's Volleyball

Olympic Games is a major sports event participated by thousands of athletes all over the world. One of the sports in Olympics is Volleyball. The qualification for the 2012 Women's Olympic Volleyball Tournament is already done (November 20, 2011-June 10, 2012).

There are 12 teams that will compete in Olympics (for Women's Volleyball). The host country;

The top 3 of the 2011 World Cup; The Champions of the Continental Qualification Tournament (African,  European, North American and South American; The top 3 of the World Qualification Tournament; and 1 from the Asian Qualification Tournament.

The host country is Great Britain.

2011 World Cup

The 2011 World Cup was held in Japan last November 4-18.

Top 3 Teams in 2011 FIVB World Cup

1- Italy

2 - USA

3 - China

Most Valuable Player: Carolina Costagrande - Italy

Women's European Qualification

The European Qualification was held in Turkey from May 1-6.

Champion: Turkey 

Most Valuable Player: Ekaterina Gamova - Russia

Women's African Qualification

The African Qualification was in Algeria from from Feb 2-4.

Champion: Algeria

Women's North American Qualification

The North American Qualification was held in Mexico from April 29-May 5.

Champion: Dominican Republic

Most Valuable Player: Bethania de la Cruz - Dominican Republic

Women's South American Qualification

The South American Qualification was held in Brazil from May 9-13.

Champion: Brazil

Most Valuable Player: Fernanda Garay - Brazil

World's Qualification Tournament

The World's Qualification Tournament was held in Japan from May 19-27.

Top 3 teams in World's Qualification Tournament:

1 - Russia

2 - South Korea

3 - Serbia

The last in team who will going to compete in 2012 London Olympics is Japan (4th place in WQT) because they are the Asian team (except the top 3 winners) qualified as the winner of Asian Qualification Tournament.

Most Valuable Player: Kim Yeon Koung - Korea

2012 London Olympics Women's Volleyball Qualification Summary:

1. Great Britain

2. Italy

3. USA

4. China

5. Algeria

6. Dominican Republic

7. Turkey

8. Brazil

9. Russia

10. South Korea

11. Serbia

12. Japan

Lady Eagles still undefeated

Ateneo De Manila University Lady Eagles won the Game 1 against the University of Perpetual Help System Dalta in 3 straight sets 31-29, 25-20, and 25- 19. Ella De Jesus named as the player of the game with 9 points (8 attacks, 1 serve).

Thai Import Pnok Kesinee and Alyssa Valdez with a combined score of 29 points for the Eagles while Perpetual's Thai Import Pornpimol Kunbang contributed 12 points and Sandra Delos Santos with 16.

Ateneo needs to win the Game 2 to get into the Finals while Perpetual must win the Game 2 to push Ateneo on a Game 3.

Delayed Telecast of this game will be tomorrow, 9pm on AKTV13.
Game 2 of ADMU-Perpetual Best of 3 Series (Semi Finals) will be on Tuesday (May 29), 4pm.

Tigresses won Game 1 against Lady Stags

In spite of the absence of Mary Jean Balse in the 5th set(she twisted her knee), University of Santo Tomas Tigresses managed to win the Game 1 of the Semi Finals against the Lady Stags of San Sebastian in 5 sets, 25-11, 25-17, 23-25, 21-25, 15-8. UST is just one step closer to reach the Finals. Rhea Dimaculangan, UST's Team Captain, named as the player of the game with 5 points and 44 excellent sets. SSC-R's Jang Bualee with 34 points while Benito with 15 points.

Delayed telecast of this game will be tomorrow, 7pm on AKTV13.
Game 2 of UST-SSC-R Best of 3 Series (Semi Finals) will be on Tuesday (May 29) 4pm.

Goodbye UAAP

Here are the list of graduating players (UAAP Season 74 Women's Volleyball)

DLSU Lady Spikers: Charleen Cruz

She lead the Lady Spikers to their back-to-back championship (UAAP Season 73 and 74) and also the Team Captain of the team. She also won Finals MVP (UAAP Season 73 and 74).

UE Lady Warriors: Jimberly Dizon, Kite Rosale, and Theresa Caballero

3 Lady Warriors will say goodbye to their team. With their 6th place finish last season (4-10) record, Coach Boy Dalistan will lean on his veteran player Leuseht Dawis and powerful open spiker Sarina Bulan.

UST Tigresses: Rhea Katrina Dimaculangan

Team Captain Rhea Dimaculangan will say goodbye to UST WVT after her 5 years playing for the team (UAAP Season 70-74). Now it is time for Coach Odjie to replace their veteran setter who won the Finals MVP last UAAP Season 72.

VLeague Semis starts tomorrow

Game 1 of the Semi Final round will start tomorrow live at The Arena in San Juan.

The No. 1 team Ateneo Lady Eagles will take on the #4 team Perpetual Lady Altas at 2pm. Thai Import Pnok Kesinee is expected to lead the lady eagles in this game. Regular players Fille Cainglet, Alyssa Valdez, Dzi Gervacio, team captain Gretchen Ho, and setter Jem Ferrer will also going to contribute points for the Lady Eagles to win game no.1. On the other hand, Coach Mike Rafael of Perpetual is expecting Sandra Delos Santos, Thai Import Pornpimol Kunbang, and Guest Player April Sartin to lead his team to win this best of three semi final series.

It is very unusual to see these two teams battling for a slot in the Finals as the UST Tigresses will take on SSC-R Lady Stags at 4pm. The #1 Best Scorer of the conference Jang Bualee is the key of San Sebastian to win this game against the Tigresses. With the power of Thai Import Utaiwan Kaensing and UST Alumni guest player Mary Jean Balse, Coach Odjie is confident that they will win against the Lady Stags.

Ticket Prices for the Semi Finals:

General Admission: P50.00
Lower Box: P150.00
Ringside: P150.00

Delayed telecast will be on Monday(May 28) evening.
7pm. ADMU vs. Perpetual
9pm. UST vs. SSC-R

Battle of the Setters

Jamenea Ferrer (ADMU Lady Eagles)

*Currently the #1 Setter of the conference
*4th year player of Ateneo
*ADMU's Team Captain (Shakey's V-League Season 8, Conf 1)
*Best Setter of Shakey's V-League Season 8 Open Conference
*Best Setter of Shakey's V-League South East Club Invitational
*Best Setter of UAAP Women's Volleyball Season 72 and 73
*Finals MVP of Shakey's V-League Season 8 1st Conference


Rhea Katrina Dimaculangan (UST Tigresses)

*Currently the #2 Setter of the Conference
*Currently the #3 Server of the Conference
*5th year player of UST
*UST's Team Captain (UAAP Season 74 and SVL Season 9, Conf 1)
*Best Server of UAAP Women's Volleyball Season 72
*Finals MVP of Shakeys V-League Season 6, Conf 1
*Finals MVP of UAAP Season 72 Women's Volleyball
*Best Setter of Shakey's V-League Season 6, Conf 1


Rubie De Leon (San Sebastian Lady Stags)

*Currently the #5 Setter of the Conference
*Currently the #7 Server of the Conference
*Guest player of San Sebastian
*Former Setter of the RP National Team
*Best Server of Shakey's V-League Season 2, Conf 1


Shyrra Cabriana (Perpetual Lady Altas)

*Currently the #6 Setter of the Conference
*Setter of Perpetual

Shakey's V-League Season 9 1st Conference Semi Final Schedule

This is the schedule for the Semi Final round of the Shakey's V-League Season 9 1st Conference.

Competing Teams (Best of Three Series):
#1 Ateneo De Manila University vs. #4 University of Perpetual Help System Dalta
#2 University of Santo Tomas vs. #3 San Sebastian College- Recoletos

Delayed Telecast will be on AKTV13 every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday - 7pm. to 11pm.